CRAP

Does anyone else think it's NOT COOL that our kiddo's diagnosis when abbreviated is the word RAD?  I mean, really....it is so NOT RAD....for us or them!

I've been trying to think of things to rename it.

Here are a few of my thoughts...feel free to play along.
If we can't laugh then we will cry right?

Crazy Reactive Attachment Psychosis     (CRAP)
Attachment Stunted pSychosis                  (ASS)

So, what do you think?  What would you name it if you had the chance?

Although I do have to say that it is kinda nice that when my husband comes home and asks me how the day has been I can say, "It's been a RAD day."  That is probably much nicer than saying, "It's been an ASS day," or, "It's been a CRAP day."

So, maybe there are two sides to this debate...but I'm just saying...RAD...it's a bit ironic isn't it?

Heaven's Very Special Child

A friend of mine sent this to me today and I just wanted to pass it along.  -Dawn




Heaven's Very Special Child


A meeting was held quite far from Earth!
It's time again for another birth.
Said the Angels to the LORD above,
This Special Child will need much love.

His progress may be very slow,
Accomplishments he may not show.
And he'll require extra care
From the folks he meets down there.

He may not run or laugh or play,
His thoughts may seem quite far away,
In many ways he won't adapt,
And he'll be known as handicapped.

So let's be careful where he's sent,
We want his life to be content.
Please LORD, find the parents who
Will do a special job for you.

They will not realize right away
The leading role they're asked to play,
But with this child sent from above
Comes stronger faith and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given
In caring for their gift from Heaven.
Their precious charge, so meek and mild,
Is HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD.

by Edna Massionilla